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  • Hikers in Salamajärvi National Park's landscape
    Hikers in Salamajärvi National Park's landscape Photo: Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa
  • Ohtakari fisherman village
    Ohtakari fisherman village Photo: Visit Kokkola
  • Magnificent beach of Vattaja
    Magnificent beach of Vattaja Photo: Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa
  • Tankar Island from air Photo: Visit Kokkola
  • Event at Neristan, the old wooden town of Kokkola Photo: Visit Kokkola, Keski-Pohjanmaan matkailuyhdistys
  • Sunset on Tankar Photo: Sami Mutka
  • Having a break on a lean-to in Salamajärvi National Park Photo: Mari Keiski, Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa
  • Duckboards by a lake in Salamajärvi National Park Photo: Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa
  • Evening Kayaking on the sea Photo: Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa
  • Calm evening in Salamajärvi National Park Photo: Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa
  • Taking a break on a lean-to in Salamajärvi National Park Photo: Mari Keiski, Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa
  • Duckboards lead you through beautiful bog landscapes in Salamajärvi National Park Photo: Visit Keski-Pohjanmaa

Central Ostrobothnia

Streching from sea to the wilderness, Central Ostrobothnia treats you with a variety of beautiful nature: Sea, magnificent beaches, primeval forests, rivers, vast bogs and charming history. The old fishing villages, Öjä, Tankar and Ohtakari treat you with their picturesque history. In Neristan, the old town of Kokkola, you can admire one of the best preserved old wooden towns in Finland. Hiking in Salamajärvi National Park takes you to the footprints of wild forest reindeer surrounded by vast open bogs and beautiful primeval forests. Cental Ostrobothnia welcomes you to explore our versatile and peaceful nature, uncrowded hiking trails and charming history.

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Attractions in Central Ostrobothnia

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Kaarlela local history museum, Kokkola
Finnish Coast and Archipelago
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The Kaarlela Museum of Local History and Culture presents local Finnish rural culture from the ...

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Natural Monument · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Pesäkivet boulder rocks, Kälviä Kokkola
Finnish Coast and Archipelago
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Boulder rock dated back in the ice age are an impressive monument in the typical pine forest area.

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Ohtakari fishing museum
Finnish Coast and Archipelago
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Specialized in local fishermen's life and history of fishing.

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Veteli local history museum
Finnish Coast and Archipelago
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Designed by Ilmari Wirkkala 1932.

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Halsua museum
Finnish Coast and Archipelago
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Museum area with 22 buildings, representing peasant traditions beginning from 18th century 

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Mäkiraonmäki museums, Kannus
Finnish Coast and Archipelago
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The former centre of the village is nowadays classified as cultural historically valuable ...

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Lohtaja local history museum, Kokkola
Finnish Coast and Archipelago
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The main building  was transferred from Furuluoto in 1950s. Wide collection of local artefacts.

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
Lestijärvi local history museum
Finnish Coast and Archipelago
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The museum is located in the centre of Lestijärvi, near the church. Guidning available during ...

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
The Kaarlela Museum of Local History and Culture
Finnish Coast and Archipelago
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A typical farmyard setting from the 1800s.

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Museum · Finnish Coast and Archipelago
The Kaarlela Museum of Local History and Culture
Finnish Coast and Archipelago
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A typical farmyard setting from the 1800s.

from Kvarnen Samkommun,   Visit Kristiinankaupunki
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Hiking in Central Ostrobothnia

Hiking trails in Central Ostrobothnia take you from sea shores to the primeval forests and vast bogs in Salamajärvi National Park. Here are some hiking tips for you to enjoy.

Cycling in Central Ostrobothnia

The flat terrain in Central Ostrobothnia offer comfortable and relaxed cycling routes. Take a day trip to the fishing village of Öja, enjoy the culture near the center of Kokkola or experience mountain biking to the magnificent beaches of Lohtaja and the old fishing village of Ohtakari.

Canoeing and kayaking in Central Ostrobothnia

Experience the nature from a new perspective. Enjoy the lakes, rivers and the sea by canoe or kayak. On Lestijoki river canoeing route you will experience a wilderness atmosphere and rapids. Perhonjoki river offers more relaxed tour right next to Kokkola. Canoeing in Salamajärvi National Park takes you in the middle of pristine nature. More experienced paddlers can head to the sea where they will find endless options for unforgettable kayaking experiences.

Experience the wilderness in Salamajärvi National Park

Trails in Salamajärvi National Park offer truly peaceful nature with primeval forests and vastest bog areas in Southern Finland. With a little luck you can spot a wild forest reindeer.
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Follow in the hoofprints of wild forest reindeer on the Peuran Polku Trail. You might even spot some of these rare ...

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Halsua
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Kannus
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Kaustinen
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Kokkola
The coastal town of Kokkola is located in the northern archipelago on the West Coast of Finland. The ...
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Lestijärvi
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Perho
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Toholampi
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Veteli
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